We’re building the next chapter at ACN, and we’re looking for talented people to build it with us.

As ACN moves forward with our new Strategic Direction, we’re investing in key leadership roles that will help strengthen our organisation, grow our impact and deliver even greater value for Australia’s nursing profession.

We’re looking for a creative and ambitious Marketing and Communications leader to elevate the ACN brand, broaden our reach and help drive our next phase of growth. So if you are looking for an opportunity to make an impact, shape the future and be part of an organisation with an important national purpose, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Description

The Marketing and Communications Manager is responsible for developing, coordinating and executing the Australian College of Nursing's (ACN) marketing and communications strategy, ensuring campaigns align with strategic direction and organisational priorities to generate engagement, sales and revenue from ACN diverse product lines.

To be considered for this exciting role, you will need to meet the following selection criteria and demonstrate how you meet these in a covering letter (please note applications that do not include a cover letter addressing all the selection criteria and a CV will not be considered):

Desired Skills and Experience

Essential:

- Tertiary qualifications in marketing, communications, or relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and qualifications.
- A track record of marketing campaigns that have driven sales and revenue growth.




- Demonstrated experience developing, managing and integrating marketing campaigns while adhering to internal and external policies and demands.
- Demonstrated experience leading and supporting small teams.
- Demonstrated experience leading projects using sound initiative, innovation and judgement
- Strong understanding of digital marketing, branding, and content strategy including experience managing social media and graphic design outputs.
- Proficiency in CMS, CRM, and EDM platforms.
- Excellent communication, coordination, and organisational skills.
- Strong writing skills, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.

Desirable but not essential:

- Experience or understanding of marketing requirements in a professional association, peak body or member-based organisation, and/or the education sector.
- Knowledge of the Australian health system.
- Knowledge of the role and standing of nurses and nursing within the Australian health system.
- Knowledge of the role of professional associations, including ACN, in policy, advocacy, and influencing reform at all levels of government.
- Knowledge of the Australian political system.

Applicants based in Sydney or Canberra are encouraged to apply at any time up to 4:00pm Friday 4 December 2026. Because we hope the preferred candidate can start in the recent year we will assess applications as they are received and the successful applicant may be selected prior to the closing date.

For enquiries or to request a copy of the position description, please email [email protected]

📌 Marketing and Communications Manager (Canberra)
🏢 Australian College of Nursing
📍 Canberra